Institute for Reforming Government: Poll shows Kinser has opportunity to remake education in Wisconsin
Delafield, Wis. – The Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) is continuing its public polling project with Napolitan and Scott Rasmussen in 2025, conducting a poll on issues related to K-12 Education and the Department of Public Instruction. In its latest
Kinser campaign: Releases statement on latest Marquette University Law Poll
MADISON, Wisc. — On Wednesday, Amy Loudenbeck, Campaign Manager for Kinser for WI Kids, released the following statements after the Marquette University Law Poll reported new polling numbers vital to the race for DPI Superintendent. “The Marquette Law School poll released
Rep. Rivera-Wagner: Introducing bill to address potential federal funding crisis
Madison – A bill sponsored by Rep. Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D-Green Bay) would require the Legislature to act in the event of a Presidential Executive Order that freezes federal funding for critical local services. Under the bill, such an Executive Order would
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: Responds to Trump’s commitment to “Resurrect the American shipbuilding industry”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s commitment to “resurrect the American shipbuilding industry” during his joint address to Congress. “I take great pride in representing Wisconsin’s shipbuilding industry,
Schimel campaign: Reacts to Marquette University Law School poll
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — In response to today’s Marquette University Law School poll, the Schimel for Justice campaign released the following statement from Communications Director, Jacob Fischer: “Learning nothing from November, the Democrats’ handpicked a deeply flawed candidate, Susan Crawford, who spent her
Marquette University: A month before the election, large percentages of registered voters lack opinions of candidates for Wisconsin Supreme Court, state superintendent of public instruction
MILWAUKEE – A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin finds that large percentages of registered voters remain unfamiliar with the candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the state superintendent of public instruction less than a month before
Americans for Prosperity-WI: Opposes ROFR, thanks legislators for standing up for ratepayers
Madison, WI – Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Energy and Tourism and the Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities held a joint public hearing on Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation, SB 28 and AB 25. This legislation eliminates the competitive
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs: American Association of Critical-Care Nurses recognizes Milwaukee VA Medical Center Progressive Care Unit with silver Beacon Award for Excellence
MILWAUKEE — The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded the silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Progressive Care Unit at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. The AACN recognized 305 units from 186 hospitals worldwide who applied for the Beacon
Underly campaign: Lobbyist Brittany Kinser backs the gutting of public education—What’s her plan to replace another $1 billion cut to Wisconsin schools?
MADISON, WI – It’s been 24 hours since the Trump administration announced its plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and slash $1 billion from Wisconsin schools—and Lobbyist Brittany Kinser has said nothing. No press releases.No social media posts.No answers
U.S. Sen. Baldwin: WATCH: Baldwin presses Trump nominee for NIH on stalled cancer, Alzheimer’s research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) questioned President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, on this Administration’s continued efforts to stop funding for research into cures for cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The
Gov. Evers: Slams President Trump and Trump Administration’s continued attacks on veterans
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today slammed new plans by President Donald Trump and the Trump Administration to cut as many as 80,000 employees from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which comes as President Trump and the Trump Administration have already fired nearly
WisDems: ICYMI: Van Orden threatens to report already-fired VA employee to ‘DOGE’
MADISON, Wis. — New reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlights yet another incident involving Rep. Derrick Van Orden, who this time was caught threatening former VA employee Tony Ruiz with a referral to Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE.’ After attacking Ruiz on LinkedIn, Van Orden
Milwaukee County Exec Crowley: Praises State of Wisconsin for supporting funding for future home to Office of Emergency Management, Medical Examiner
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is praising Governor Tony Evers and the State of Wisconsin for approving additional funding to complete the future home of the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Medical Examiner’s Office. Last week,
Dept. of Natural Resources: Incidental take notice for statewide infrastructure projects and rare fish
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue a Broad Incidental Take Permit/Authorization for the incidental taking of rare fish, which may result from transportation projects, including road, rail and trail projects across the state.
Universities of Wisconsin: UW–Madison, UW-Milwaukee to address impact of federally funded health research on Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.—Leaders and researchers from the Universities of Wisconsin, UW–Madison, and UW-Milwaukee invite the media to a news conference on the importance of federally funded health research and its impact across Wisconsin. Researchers and a study participant will discuss critical research on Alzheimer’s
Bauman campaign: Calls for Milwaukee to defend itself against state and federal overreach
MILWAUKEE – With renewed threats to Milwaukee under the Trump administration, Common Council candidate Daniel Bauman is calling for the city to stand up for itself—protecting federal funding, defending marginalized communities, and pushing back against state and federal overreach. “We can
Sen. Jacque: To hold listening sessions
MADISON, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) today announced that he will be holding his latest round of listening sessions with his Northeast Wisconsin constituents to provide an update on the 2025 Legislative Session and to answer questions from
U.S. Rep. Pocan: To host town hall in Lafayette County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced that he will host a town hall in Belmont, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 8, at 11:00 am. The town hall will be held less than 10 miles from the border of Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional
Schimel campaign: Sheriffs and District Attorneys tout Judge Schimel’s record, knock Crawford on crime
WAUKESHA, Wisc. — On Tuesday, Judge Brad Schimel joined local Sheriffs and District Attorneys from Northeastern Wisconsin for a press conference to make clear Judge Schimel’s public safety record compared to Susan Crawford’s dangerous history of coddling criminals. WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE OR READ
Gov. Evers: READ: Gov. Evers’ letter to Congressional Republicans
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers released an open letter to Congressional Republicans, including Republican members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation, urging them to take swift and urgent action to stand up for Wisconsin and fight against President Trump and the Trump Administration’s reckless,